Controlled substance found during traffic stop

On March 18, a Motley police officer observed a vehicle drive past him in the city of Motley having dark window tint and an expired registration.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as 41-year-old Timothy Salazar and the passenger as 64-year-old Steven Sutton, both of St. Paul. Both subjects were initially placed under arrest for outstanding warrants.

The officer also observed drug paraphernalia in plain view in the vehicle. The officer searched both subjects and located what was believed to be controlled substances on both subjects including methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription pills and suspected fentanyl. . .

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